calorize

[ kal-uh-rahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, cal·o·rized, cal·o·riz·ing.

1. to alloy (carbon steel or alloy steel) by impregnation with aluminum.

calorize

/ ˈkæləˌraɪz /

verb

1. tr to coat (a ferrous metal) by spraying with aluminium powder and then heating

Other Words From

• calo·rizer noun
• de·calo·rize verb (used with object) decalorized decalorizing

Word History and Origins

Origin of calorize¹

< Latin calor heat + -ize